CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY -- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 2%  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 2%
MSDS Date:01/02/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150/800-424-9300
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-98-A-0118-0127
CAGE:59896

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
= Wt:2.
ACGIH STEL:C2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 365 MG (KOH) KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: ABDOMINAL PAIN.
    EYES-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION-MAY
    CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
    TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
    OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
    SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHES. LAUNDER C ONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL
    AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
    GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON
    CONTROL CENTER. NEVER GIVE	ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
    KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET, & GET  MEDICAL AID.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR APPROPIATE
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE SPILL AREA. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON0-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR. ABSORB
    MATERIAL WITH SUITABLE AB SORBANT AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE AND FREEZING. SEPARATE FROM INCOMPATIBILITIES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
    SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH  PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=0.C, 32.F
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE WITH WATER
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MATERIAL DOES NOT POLYMERIZE, ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:POTASSIUM OXIDE AT VERY HIGH
    TEMPERATURES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:SKIN-RABBIT 50 MG/24H SEVERE. MUTATION DATA
    REFERENCE CITED.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE
    DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION., 8, UN1814, II,
    CORROSIVE.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
    REPORTING: ACUTE.
Federal Regulatory Information:ON TSCA INVENTORY. CERCLA SECTION 103:
    YES RQ 1000 LBS.

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